Visibility of Dhul Hijjah Crescent 1436 AH
- When to Observe Dhul Hijjah Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
- Dhul Hijjah Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
- The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
- When to Observe Dhul Qeadah Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
- Dhul Qeadah Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
When to Observe Dhul Hijjah Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Sunday 13 September 2015) at 06:41 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Sunday 13 September 2015) and (Monday 14 September 2015) is shown in the below graphs using the program Accurate Times by Mohammad Odeh according to Odeh criterion. Where:-
- It is impossible to see the crescent from the areas located under the red color. Because either the Moon on this day sets before the Sunset and/or the topocentric conjunction occurs after the Sunset.
- The crescent is expected to be seen by optical aid only from the areas located under the blue color.
- The crescent is expected to be seen by optical aid from the areas located under the magenta color. In these areas the crescent could be seen by naked eye if the atmospheric conditions are superb and the observer is experienced.
- The crescent is expected to be easily visible by naked eye from the areas located under the green color.
- The crescent cannot be seen from uncolored areas, even though the Moon sets in these locations after the Sunset and the topocentric conjunction occurs before the Sunset, but the Moon is not sufficiently illuminated in order to be seen as crescent even by optical aid.
- Kindly notice that the below graph shows the possibility of seeing the crescent from areas between 60 degrees north of Equator down to 60 degrees south of Equator.
According to the Universal Hejric Calendar (UHC), which is based on the calculated crescent visibility, the start of this month in the Eastern Region will be on Tuesday 15 September 2015 and in the Western Region will be on Monday 14 September 2015. Kindly notice that the UHC is a pre-calculated calendar, which adopts a certain criterion to start the new Hejric month. Your country/organization might adopt different criterion to start the new Hejric month. So it is highly advised to read the UHC website before giving any judgment.
- Results of seeing the crescent, and the first day of the month in different countries will be added here Inshalla as we receive the reports from ICOP's members. If you wish to be a member in ICOP, or to know more about it, kindly click here.
Dhul Hijjah Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
Sun 13 September 2015
Brunei Darussalam
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Mohammed Hussain Ahmad from Bandar Seri Begawan City in Brunei State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Mohammed Hussain Ahmad said: "“Al-salam 'alaykum. The new moon for the month of Dhul Hijjah 1436 was not sighted from Brunei (4° 55′ North and 114° 55′ East) on the evening of Sunday, 13 September 2015. This was officially announced through the Brunei National TV and Radio stations. Therefore, tomorrow Monday, 14 September 2015 is the completion of 30 days for the month of Dhul Qaedah 1436 in Brunei. Hence, the 1st of Dhul Hijjah 1436 will commence on Tuesday, 15 September 2015. Subsequently, the Eid al-Adha will fall on Thursday, 24 September 2015. I would like to take this opportunity to wish Muslims across the world a happy and blessed Eid al-Adha. May Allah grant us success, victory, unity and improve the conditions of Muslims around the world to the best, Amin.”(Dr Mohammed Hussain Ahmad)"
Ghana
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Baba Abdulai from Tamale City in Northern Region State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Baba Abdulai said: "The sky was largely cloudy per my observation with high humidity, possibly after a heavy downpour of rain. Sighting effort was made between the hours of 18:07 and 18:51 local time. I really did not expect to see the crescent because age of moon after conjunction as at sunset Tamale time was only about 12 hours. Moreover, Moon lag time was even too short to permit visibility, just around 13 minutes. And Allaah (SWT) Knows Best. Sighting community; Tampei-Kukuo Yepalsi, Near Bi-Water Reservoir, Tamale."
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The crescent observation of Thulhijjah 1436 H (Sept 13th, 2015) had been succesfully held at Assalaam Observatory, The Modern Boarding School of Islam ASSALAAM, Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia. On the afternoon the sky was little bit hazy on the horizon. The observation started about 05.00 pm until moonset. Till the end of observation, the crescent was NOT succesfully SEEN by the observers. This event was opened for public. About hundreds people and delegations of CASA, The Ministry of Kominfo, UMS, UIN Walisanga Semarang, RHI Surakarta, SMA Al-Islam 1 Surakarta also attend on this event. Finally the observation finished on 06.00 pm after maghrib."
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Kassim Bahali from Tanjung Bidara City in Melaka State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Kassim Bahali said: "Hilal observation was held at Khawarizmi Observatory at Tanjung Bidara, Melaka. The western horizon was very hazy. The age of hilal was 4 hour 31 min and it was not seen. The 1st of Zul Hijjah begins on tuesday 15 September 2015 was officially announced via TV and radio."
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Usman Dukku from Bauchi City in Bauchi State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Usman Dukku said: "Because it was cloudy, we did not attempt sighting the crescent."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Qamarudeen Muhammad from Ilorin City in Kwara State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Yunusa Yakubu from Bauchi City in Bauchi State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Oman
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi from Al-Fulaij Observatory City in Muscat State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi said: "The crescent moon was not sighted, some few clouds at the horizon."
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Saleh Al-Saab from البصر City in القصيم State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mon 14 September 2015
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Hocine Chikh Aissa from غرداية City in غرداية State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hocine Chikh Aissa said: "تم بحمد الله تعالى تحري هلال شهر ذو الحجة 1436هـ من مدينة غرداية جنوب الجزائر، يوم الاثنين 14 سبتمبر 2015 بعد غروب الشمس حيث لم تتحقق الرؤية في موقع الرصد بينما تحققت رؤية الهلال من قبل آخرين بالمنظار (ثنائي العينية) بعد غروب الشمس مباشرة لمدة قاربت الــ 13 دقيقة. بينما لم تتحقق رؤية الهلال بالعين المجردة. عيدكم مبارك وسعيد وكل عام والأمة الإسلامية في أمن وأمان."
Australia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Taymour Nabulsi from Brisbane City in Queensland State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Bahrain
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Fathi Mayoof from بني جمرة City in الشمالية State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Bangladesh
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. ABM Ruhul Hassan from Dhaka City in Dhaka State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Ghana
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Baba Abdulai from Tamale City in Northern Region State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Baba Abdulai said: "Date of sighting effort; Monday September 14, 2015. The crescent was SEEN BY OTHERS in other locations. The sky was completely cloudy around the location of my sighting effort, hence I could not see the crescent personally. My sighting effort was made around 18:45 local time in Tamale at the Tiyumba School Park, near “Lowlandi” Rice Processing Centre. Later in the night there was a radio announcement that the crescent had been sighted in four different towns."
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The moon was seen by CCD approx 44 minutes before sunset on Monday, 14th September 2015 from Assalaam Observatory, PPMI Assalaam Kartasura Sukoharjo-Surakarta Central Java Indonesia. Photo was taken Mr. Wahid Ihsani (Ichsan Sani) and Me."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hossein Janghorbani from Shahreza City in Isfahan State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hossein Janghorbani said: "In the name of God Thul Hijjah Crescent Observation Report Astronomy and Geophysics Center of Shahreza – The Crescent Association of Shahreza Report by: Hossein Janghorbani (Najmosepehr-Sadrolmonajemin) – Manager of Shahreza Crescent Association and Red Crescent’s Astronomy and Geophysics Center Date: Monday, 09/14/2015 Location: Damzad foothills in the East of Shahreza (latitude: 32 00 N, longitude: 51 52 E, elevation: 1825m from sea level, time zone: +4.5 GMT) Equipments: two sets of 15*70 binoculars , two sets of 20*90 binoculars, one sets of 7*50 binoculars, one compass. Atmospheric condition: Very hazy in western horizon. Horizon obstacles: 2° Apparent sunset: 18:58 Results: Moon crescent was seen by 20*90 and 15*70 and 7*50 binoculars by Ali Janghorbani and Mahsa Khajeh and Hossein Janghorbani and AliReza Mojiri and Reza Janghorbani at 19:13 between dust and hazy, for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by binoculars subsequently. Observers: 1.Darush Janghorbani 2.Hosein Janghorbani 3.Ali Janghorbani 4.Reza Janghorbani 5.Mohammadjavad Nikeghbal 6.Seyed Abolfazl Kahangi 7.Abdoreza Gholami 8.Shariar Gholami 9.Alireza Mojiri 10.Seyed Moslem Rezvani 11.Seyed Farzad Alavi 12.Mohammadsadra Nikeghbal 13.Tayebeh Shafiee 14.Fatemeh Tavakoli 15.Nazanin Piroozmandan 16.Zahra Falahi 17.Mahsa Khaje 18.Ziba Hafar 19.Neda Hamidia 20.Zahra Jamali 21.Narges Shahnazari 22.Azam Erfan 23.Reihaneh Dadvand "
Libya
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mohammed Abdulkarim from البريقة City in البريقة State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Mohammed Abdulkarim said: "بالرغم من خلو السماء من السحب والغبار إلا أنني لم أتمكن من رؤية الهلال بالعين المجردة وتمت رؤية الهلال عن طريق عدسة الكاميرا لدقائق معدودة فقط وتم إلتقاط الصورة المرفقة له."
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Hassan Talibi from بنسليمان City in بنسليمان State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Hassan Talibi said: "رصدت الهلال أولا بالمنظار الزوجي بتكبير 7 مرات وعدسة قطرها 50 ثم تمكنت بعد ذلك من رؤيته بالعبن المجردة لكن بصعوبة كبيرة. "
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Usman El-Nafaty from Bauchi City in Bauchi State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Usman El-Nafaty said: "We observed the Dhul Hijja 1436 crescent in a group of five. We all saw it and it was really thin and low on the horizon. The Sultanate in Nigeria has declared that Tuesday 15th September is 1st of Dhul Hijja. Alhamdu Lillah."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Yunusa Yakubu from Bauchi City in Bauchi State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Yunusa Yakubu said: "Alhamdulillah !!! The young Crescent was conspicuously sighted and soon after that it went behind cloud. The whole Muslim world got it right as Saudi Arabia got it right."
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Saleh Al-Saab from البصر City in القصيم State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
South Africa
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Abdurrazak Ebrahim from Cape Town City in Western Cape State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Abdurrazak Ebrahim said: "The 1st of Dhul Hijjah 1436 H corresponds to 15 September 2015 in all Southern African countries. Eid'ul Adha shall be observed on Thursday, 24 September 2015."
Sri Lanka
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Abdul Rahman Razeen from Colombo04 City in Western province State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdul Rahman Razeen said: "A.alaikum. Today the 14th evening Monday was the sighting day for the month of dhul hijjah in Srilanka. I was at my sighting place Colombo04 with 8ulama's and Haris bhai. But it was cloudy at the sighting point. We received positive sighting from our hilal sighting coordinators from Puttalam and from kinniya around 6.35pm at an altitude 3deg,orientation 2-7o'clock.Hence the Colombo Grand Mosque which was headed by the president of the C.G.M.Hilal Committee Moulana Riyadh Bari decided to end the proceeding month as 29 day's and to start Dhil hijjah on 15th of september 2015."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Nular Bary from Borella City in Colombo State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Nular Bary said: "Assalaamualaykum w.w Today Hijri 29th Dhul Qa'dha (14th. Monday September 2015) evening sky was cloudy,The Colombo Grand Mosque Hillal committee received reports of the positive hillal sighting from Kinniya(NE) and Puttalum(NW), this sighting has been verified & confirmed by Ulamas & accepted. Hence the 1st.day of Dul Hajj will start Tomorrow Tuesday 15th of September 2015 in Sri Lanka so the Eid-al-Adha will be on 24th. Thursday September "In Sha Allah" "
Tanzania
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Zaffar Sheriff from Daressalaam City in Tanzania State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Zaffar Sheriff said: "Dhul Hijja crescent was easily sighted about ten minutes after local sunset."
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Qamar Uddin from York City in North Yorkshire State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Qamar Uddin said: "The Hilal of Dhul Hijjah 1436 was not sighted in the UK on Monday 14th September 2015 (29th Dhul Qaidah 1436 AH). However, it was sighted in many countries east of UK including Morocco. Therefore, the Wifaqul Ulama have decided that the month of Dhul Hijjah 1436 AH will start from Tuesday 15th September 2015, making Eid-ul Adha to be on Thursday 24th September 2015, Insha-Allah. "
United States
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Javad Torabinejad from Blacksburg City in Virginia State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Javad Torabinejad said: "I arrived at my sighting location (Blacksburg Middle School) at 7:23 pm EDT. The western horizon was clear and hazy. Using a pair of binoculars (7X50), I started scanning the western horizon; the crescent was sighted at 7:27 pm (sunset: 7:31 pm). After a few minutes, at 7:42 pm I could see the moon with naked eye. The horns were at 2:00 and 6:00 O'clock (2:00;4:00;6:00). I stayed at my sighting location till the crescent was disappearing behind trees at 8:10 pm. On my way home, I stopped by another location to see the moon to disappear behind distant mountains at 8:13 pm (moonset: 8:16 pm)."
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Tue 15 September 2015
1 . Algeria
2 . Bahrain
3 . Brunei Darussalam
4 . Egypt
5 . Ghana
6 . Indonesia
7 . Iraq
8 . Jordan
9 . Kuwait
10 . Lebanon
11 . Libya
12 . Malaysia
13 . Morocco
14 . Nigeria
15 . Oman
16 . Palestine
17 . Qatar
18 . Saudi Arabia
19 . South Africa
20 . Sudan
21 . Syria
22 . Tanzania
23 . Tunisia
24 . Turkey
25 . United Arab Emirates
26 . United Kingdom
27 . Yemen
Wed 16 September 2015
1 . Bangladesh
2 . Pakistan
When to Observe Dhul Qeadah Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Sunday 13 September 2015) at 06:41 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Sunday 13 September 2015) and (Saturday 12 September 2015) is shown in the below graphs using the program Accurate Times by Mohammad Odeh according to Odeh criterion. Where:-
- It is impossible to see the OLD crescent from the areas located under the red color. Because either the Moon on this day rises after the Sunrise and/or the topocentric conjunction occurs before the Sunrise.
- The crescent is expected to be seen by optical aid only from the areas located under the blue color.
- The crescent is expected to be seen by optical aid from the areas located under the magenta color. In these areas the crescent could be seen by naked eye if the atmospheric conditions are superb and the observer is experienced.
- The crescent is expected to be easily visible by naked eye from the areas located under the green color.
- The crescent cannot be seen from uncolored areas, even though the Moon rises in these locations before the Sunrise and the topocentric conjunction occurs after the Sunrise, but the Moon is not sufficiently illuminated in order to be seen as crescent even by optical aid.
- Kindly notice that the below graph shows the possibility of seeing the crescent from areas between 60 degrees north of Equator down to 60 degrees south of Equator.
Dhul Qeadah Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
Sat 12 September 2015
Austria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Martin Elsaesser from Emberger Alm City in Kaernten State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Martin Elsaesser said: "I attentend a telescope convention in the austrian alps. We had excellent conditions at 1800m altitude. The crescent could be easily seen with binoculars. With naked eye it was much more difficult and you needed to really know where to look. Earthshine could not be seen anymore, as the crescent came up behind a mountain, delaying its appearance."
Egypt
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. AbdelHamid Ahmed from بنها City in القليوبية State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Pasuruan City in East Java State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The old crescent of Thul-Keadah 1436 AH was SEEN from Bromo Mount Pasuruan East Java Indonesia on Saturday,12 September 2015 by Mr. Ichsan Sani, Mr. Darmawan and Me."
Iran
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ali Janghorbani from shahreza City in Isfahan State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Ali Janghorbani said: "Observers: 1-Ali Janghorbani 2-Mahdi Ghasemi 3-Mohammad Sadra Nikeghbal 4-Mohadeseh Alinejad 5-Shiva Ansaripoor 6-Zahra Hashemifar 7-Reyhaneh Dadvand 8-Zahra Farokhpoor"
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Qamar Uddin from York City in North Yorkshire State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Qamar Uddin said: "It was totally cloudy this morning but the waning crescent was easily seen yesterday (11/9/2015) before sunrise - as shown in the photo below."
United States
1 . Time of observation: After sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Jim Stamm from Tucson City in AZ State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Jim Stamm said: "Old Moon Crescent Observation Report ====================================== Observed: Saturday; September 12, 2015 - 06:10 (Local) Location (WGS 84) = Tucson, Arizona (USA) Longitude = 110.9651 W Latitude = 32.4206 N Elevation = 842 meters Time Zone = -7.0 hours Surface conditions at location: Temperature = 22 °C Humidity = 71 % Pressure = 29.83 in. Small patches of wispy clouds throughout the sky. Topocentric and local time values from “Accurate Times”: Moonrise (at sea level) = 05:28 Sunrise (at sea level) = 06:01 Time from new moon at 06:10 = 17 hr. 22 min. Moon lag time = 33 min. Relative Altitude = 6.8 degrees Elongation from sun = 7.5 degrees Crescent width = 8 arc seconds Illumination = 0.43 percent I was NOT able to see the crescent, even through a telescope. I was not absolutey sure that I was aimed at the precise location of the crescent, so when I did not see anything at the correct time, I began to scan. Focus was precise, but I only saw those pesky tiny curved cloud wisps, some of them with the “correct” orientation. There were more of those “false crescents” than I’d ever seen before. Observer: Jim Stamm E-mail Address: StammJim@gmail.com"
Sun 13 September 2015
Libya
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mohamed Mogerby from طرابلس City in المدينة State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
